P.S. 261 Philip Livingston School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 816 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 1197th out of 2,535 elementary schools in NY.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2006
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Zipporiah Mills
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 816
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 62.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 424 (52.0%)
- Females: 392 (48.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 269 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 40 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 23.5% |
| White | 315 | 38.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 36 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 12.6% |
| 1st Grade | 129 | 15.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 124 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 118 | 14.5% |
| 4th Grade | 105 | 12.9% |
| 5th Grade | 102 | 12.5% |
| Ungraded | 99 | 12.1% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 31-40%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
1.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
10.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
18.0%
District:
11.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
10.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
11.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
24.0%
District:
37.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
16.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
22.0%
District:
21.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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